Searching (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1966, Searching is a drama film directed by Jan Čuřík, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Michal's father and his friends are stigmatized by their war experience and the post-war social deformations in which they took part either directly, or watched them cowardly and in silence. They are trying to repress their feelings of guilt and justify their behavior to the young generation with memories of their heroic war feats. Michal, however, does not want to have anything to do with their problems. He subconsciously perceives the unpleasant atmosphere in the family as well as his father's hypocrisy. After one of many quarrels with his father, he runs away from home, determined to go his own way.
Who’s in it. Searching stars Jiřina Jirásková as Helena Hrabáková, Jiří Pleskot as Dr. Jirí Hrabák, Jaromír Hanzlík as Michal Hrabák and Vladimír Šmeral, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Searching has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Searching page.
If you liked it. Fans of Searching tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Searching (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Searching change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Searching worth watching?
- Searching holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Searching?
- Searching stars Jiřina Jirásková, Jiří Pleskot, Jaromír Hanzlík, Vladimír Šmeral and Alexandra Myšková.
- When was Searching released?
- Searching was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.